“Amazed by what, sweetie?”
“Amazed at how their marriage has grown stronger after so many years. You would think they'd be tired of each other by now.”
Leanne notices the fond expression on Tara's face and purposely bumps her shoulder. A vision of Tara and her parents invade her mind, with sensations of love and a familial bond so strong, she's never known. “I wish I'd had your parents, Tara.”
“Oh, Leanne, stop it. Your parents are amazing.” As a mother, Laura can't tolerate criticism of parenting skills. “Parenting is not an innate ability. It's an acquired skill and no one's perfect. Sweetie, your parents, did their best given the circumstances. You're a remarkable woman because of them. And you're an incredible businesswoman because of your family, Tara.”
Tara realizes Laura is a lo
